positive law

noun
1.
customary law or law enacted by governmental authority (as distinguished from natural law).
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English
Examples from the web for positive law
  • If a layman were to ask the reason for the difference it could not be given for it is mere positive law.
  • Program includes incentive prizes, an education program, and strong positive law enforcement presence.
  • The program includes incentive prizes chosen by students, an education component, and strong positive law enforcement presence.